The daily book of photography / Simon Alexander ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alexander, Simon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography--Miscellanea.

Photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (376 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Irvine, Calif. : Walter Foster, 2012, c2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Designed for both the photography enthusiast and weekend warrior, this daily reader offers a broad look at life through the camera lens. From brief biographies of world-renowned photographers to techniques in fashion photography and trends, there is something for every reader inside. Packed full of inspiring images and stimulating information, this book is a staple for everyone who loves to point and click. Ten categories of discussion rotate throughout the year: History of Photography, Famous Photographers, Photography 101, Fashion & Beauty, Photojournalism, Nature, Portraits, Social Commentary, Innovations, and Photographic Oddities.

Contents:

""Title""; ""THE DAILY BOOK OF: PHOTOGRAPHY""; ""Introduction""; ""PHOTOGRAPHY 101""; ""HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY""; ""FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS""; ""NATURE & LANDSCAPES""; ""PORTRAITS""; ""SPORTS & PHOTOJOURNALISM""; ""FASHION & BEAUTY""; ""PHOTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES""; ""GALLERY OF INSPIRATION""; ""SOCIAL & POLITICAL COMMENTARY""; ""Camera�derie: USE IT OR LOSE IT""; ""Ancient Times: GLIMMERS OF LIGHT""; ""Ansel Adams (1902�1984): CAPTURING THE GREAT OUTDOORS""; ""Night Photography: FINDING LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS""; ""Double Exposure: KUNIE SUGIURA""; ""Life as a Photojournalist: ALWAYS BE READY""

""The Model Test: SHOOTING AGENCY-REPRESENTED MODELS AND TALENT""""World�s Smallest Camera: “SWALLOW THIS CAMERA AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING�""; ""Soul in the Window""; ""Families: ROLE OF MOTHER""; ""Definition of Photograph/Photography: LET THERE BE LIGHT""; ""The First Photograph: “SMILE!�""; ""Herb Ritts (1952�2002): OUT OF THE DESERT""; ""Filling Shadows: PANACHE IN A FLASH""; ""Capturing a Moment: D ROCK, HAIRSTYLIST""; ""Toolbox Essentials: SAVING ME ON A RAINY DAY""; ""Fashion Stylist Team: ASSEMBLING YOUR A-TEAM""

""A Child�s Dream Comes to Life: DRAWING FROM THE WELL OF YOUTHFUL IMAGINATION""""Mini Mount of Olives""; ""Uncle Sam Wants You: VIEWING THE SOLDIER""; ""Types of Cameras: DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW""; ""Thomas Wedgwood: IMAGE RECORDING PIONEER""; ""Richard Avedon (1923�2004): FASHIONABLY BRILLIANT""; ""Birds of Prey: THE SNOWY OWL""; ""Conceptual: ELI WILNER, MASTER ANTIQUE FRAMER""; ""Serendipity: UC Berkeley Mascot: OSKI HAMS IT UP""; ""Shooting Youth with Drama: GETTING A GOOD CRY""; ""Impressionistic Photography: USING SMEAR TACTICS TO GREAT EFFECT""; ""Sand Jumper""

""Poverty: LIGHTING THE DARKNESS""""SLR vs. Point and Shoot: WHAT�S THE DIFFERENCE?""; ""Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre: BRINGING PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE PEOPLE""; ""Annie Leibovitz (1949�): CELEBRITY SHOOTING CELEBRITIES""; ""Sunrise: FIRST COLORS OF THE DAY""; ""Group: FASCINATING AIDA, MUSICAL COMEDY GROUP""; ""Using Your Head, Not Your Gear: A TROPHY SHOT""; ""Working with a Makeup Artist: LESS IS MORE""; ""Undressing for Art: THE BRAVE NUDE WORLD OF SPENCER TUNICK""; ""Succulent""; ""Religion: PLACING FAITH IN CONTEXT""; ""Camera Modes: AUTO MODES VS. MANUAL MODES""

""The Calotype: ACCENTUATING THE NEGATIVE""""Anne Geddes (1956�): BABY LOVE""; ""Sunset: GET IT WHILE IT�S HOT""; ""Comedians: STEVE COOGAN, COMEDIAN AND ACTOR""; ""Use of Light: Silhouetting: ROMANCING THE BLACK""; ""Working with a Hairstylist: HAIR�S THE THING �""; ""Urban Legends I: DYING TO GET THAT FINAL SHOT""; ""Geen Toegang (No Entry)""; ""Unity: A SIGN OF AGREEMENT""; ""Camera Settings: FOR A WELL-ADJUSTED SHUTTERBUG""; ""Stereoscopic Photography: A THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT""; ""Diane Arbus (1923�1971): FREAK PHOTOGRAPHY""; ""Low-Light Photograph: BRILLIANT COMPENSATION""

""Use of Color: HUNT SLONEM, PAINTER""

Notes:

"365 readings that teach, inspire & entertain." -- from cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781610586078

1610586077

OCLC:

891786381